97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

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Aug 14, 2005 | 03:24 PM

guya60

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97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

Having trouble removing the lower ball joints on my 1500 4x4 ram they just dont budge any suggestions

Aug 14, 2005 | 04:45 PM

The Burning Rom

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RE: 97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

Are you using a ball joint press? They usually can be rented from your local autozone or checker auto parts.

Here's an article on how to do it: http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/balljoint.php

Aug 14, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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RE: 97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

Yes I'm using a press I just didn't want to beat on it that much thanks for the info the pics tell alot going to give it another try now and see what happens

Aug 14, 2005 | 06:02 PM

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RE: 97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

try some PB blaster on them and let them soak for a little while. They can be an SOB to get out sometimes.

Aug 14, 2005 | 06:26 PM

guya60

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RE: 97 Ram 1500 4x4 lower ball joint

Just got it out it was a real bear really popped in a big way have you ever changed the hub bearings have a lot of play in them do they come as an assy or can you put it together yourself